Hot desking in the post-pandemic workplace
From open workspaces to closed offices and everything in between, there are dozens of office designs in vogue in today’s workspaces. But as companies explore new workplace strategies as they weigh up how best to bring employees back to the office after Covid-19, many are exploring reconfiguring their workspaces to meet changing employee demands. As […]
The Secret Diary of a Stationery Lover
It is all change in our office this year – we have taken the conscious decision to be more environmentally-friendly and do our bit to save the planet. The idea has been muted for a while, but it all moved on when the CEO walked in one morning claiming he had had a “lightbulb moment”. […]
Seven Ways A Sit-Stand Workstation Contributes to a Healthy Lifestyle
Sit-Stand workstations are changing the way people work at their computers, helping minimize the impact of a sedentary lifestyle. Here are seven ways regularly using a sit-stand at your office or home office benefits your personal health. Reduce Lower Back Aches and PainsIn a recent study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine […]
Dress code in the office
An office worker preparing for a return to the office shares his thoughts on office workwearIn March 2020 when Boris Johnson told us all to “work from home if you can” our office pretty much closed instantly with everyone packing up their items, loading computers and monitors into the back of the car and setting […]
Dealing with Long-Covid & Care Issues – a guide to employers
Scenario: Employee becomes carer for relative with long COVIDJen’s husband has contracted coronavirus and has been seriously ill with Long-Covid since then. Jen works full time, but has been struggling to balance her work activities with her caring responsibilities. What should the employer do?Under the ‘Absence Management Policy’ there are a number of procedures for […]
How to recycle, reuse and refill
There is no escaping the shocking impact that global warming is having on our planet and the devastation that wildfires and rising temperatures are creating across the world. Unless you are a complete non-believer, the time is NOW to act in the fight against climate change. Reuse, Recycle, Repeat = Save the PlanetIt may feel […]
The Secret Diary of A Stationery Lover
Recently I have taken on an unofficial new role in the office. I am now, in my mind, the Stationery Master, overlooking all stationery orders made from all departments. Some of my colleagues call me a “Jobsworth” – I don’t think they realise that I take that as a compliment! One person even told me […]
Protect Your Mobile Devices
Our laptops and tablets are valuable not just because they represent significant investments, but also because of the sensitive business data and crucial personal information that lives on our devices. In today’s world of mobile workforces and BYOD (Buy Your Own Device) trends, guarding against device theft is the first line of defence to save […]
Party Like It’s 2021!
It’s late October and the monthly management meeting is just coming to an end. Ninety minutes on a Monday morning in the boardroom, the one day that everyone is in the office; apart from Sue and Thomas who are on the big screen dialling in from home via Zoom.“Thank you everyone, now, any other business?” […]
Data protection for the home office with Dahle Shredders
How to make your home office GDPR-compliantSince the arrival of covid-19, companies have begun to embrace the home office concept. More and more businesses are choosing to allow their staff to work from home even after the crisis. This goes hand in hand with an increased awareness regarding GDPR-compliant working: as soon as the work […]